Lepidium latifolium
Broadleaved pepperweed
Lepidium latifolium, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, belongs to the Brassicaceae family. Widely distributed across various ecological zones, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its unique phytochemical properties. It serves as a vital resource for exploring therapeutic applications, particularly in addressing diverse health conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Lepidium latifolium
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lepidium, specifically as the species Lepidium latifolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lepidium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lepidium latifolium, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Chinese, it is referred to as 宽叶独行菜 (kuān yè dú xíng cài), while in Portuguese, it is commonly called Erva-pimenteira. In Finnish, the species is known as isokrassi, and in Estonian, it is identified as randkress. Additionally, in German, it is referred to as Pfefferkraut.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 宽叶独行菜 | Wikidata |
| pt | Erva-pimenteira | Wikidata |
| fi | isokrassi | Wikidata |
| et | randkress | Wikidata |
| de | Pfefferkraut | Wikidata |
| dsb | Šyroka krjasa | Wikidata |
| az | Enliyarpaq bozalaq | Wikidata |
| lt | Plačialapė pipirnė | Wikidata |
| hsb | Šěroka žerchej | Wikidata |
| sv | Bitterkrassing | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Great Britain, and Ireland. It can also be found extending further north into the territory of Sweden. Additionally, the species is located within Middle Europe, specifically in Austria. These locations highlight its range across both northern and central European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Activities
Lepidium latifolium has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Irritant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lepidium latifolium has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anthelmintic, hypertension, irritant, laxative.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irritant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |